Ex-soldier, who lost both legs in IED blast in Afghanistan, scales highest mountain in Wales

Liam King, who lost both his legs when he stepped on an IED in Afghanistan in 2011, scaled Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. 

New Delhi: In an inspirational tale, a former soldier and double amputee climbed Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Liam King, who served in the 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan in 2011, lost both his legs when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED), as per LADBible. "I wanted to prove to myself that I can do it. Life isn't over just because you've got a serious injury,” Liam told LADBible. "Up until recently I struggled mentally with my injuries. I'm hungry for life now,” the 33-year-old added. 

Liam, who is a part of Airborne Fit– a physical fitness center— said that he “found myself in a really good headspace” since he joined the gym. 

Describing the epic journey taken by the two men, Liam and Airborne Fit’s founder Luke Read, the Facebook post said the duo encountered “heavy rain and snow at the top, fast and furious winds throughout”, but that did not stop Liam. 

It took Liam and Luke seven hours to scale the mountain and a total of 12 hours to reach the peak and back down.